Horse Gulch Trailhead – Mesa Connector Trail loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Horse Gulch Trailhead – Mesa Connector Trail loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Horse Gulch Trailhead – Mesa Connector Trail loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

02:43

25.9km

680m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.3 km for 87 m

After 17.5 km for 578 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

507 m

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic Durango to Silverton railroad starts here — keep an eye out for the train, and after your run be sure to check out the scenic train rides and …

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1.77 km

Horse Gulch Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This is the Horse Gulch Trailhead. It is not a huge parking lot. Fills up quickly on weekends and in evenings. You’ll find more parking possibilities in the streets nearby.

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1.86 km

Mesa Connector Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail connects Horse Gulch to Durango Mesa Park. It's great as a warm-up or to traverse from one park to the other.

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13.6 km

Mike's Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mike's Trail is a steep flowy trail with panoramic views of Horse Gulch and the La Platas. While the trail is steep in a few places, it is not very technical.

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18.1 km

Half Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice singletrack trail along the ridge which becomes a series of switchbacks as you head south to the parking lot. You get fantastic views of Durango, Perin's Peak, and Smelter Mountain from up on the ridge.

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20.4 km